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Passion Fruit, Mango and Chocolate Cake
January 29th, 2010 | Category: Cakes, Chocolate, Friends
This cake was inspired by so many things, I don't know where to start.
Actually, I do. Paris. Denise Acabo's shop, A l'Etoile d'Or. Mr Genin's caramels lined up on the white marble counter top. Mango and passion fruit caramels, to be specific.
New Year's Eve dinner party at my friends' house has been a tradition for over 10 years and I've been baking cakes for the occasion for ...
The Brioche Tart That Made Julia Child Cry
January 04th, 2008 | Category: Chocolate, Friends, Tarts and Pies
As I am writing this post, first snow of the year is hitting the streets of İstanbul. It was the only thing missing at our New Year's Eve dinner party.
I baked two desserts for the occasion: "Chocolate and Chestnut Buche de Noel" and "The Brioche Tart that made Julia Child Cry" (recipe below). Can you believe that name? I didn't watch that specific episode, but apparently in ...
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Swan Raspberry Eclairs
December 07th, 2006 | Category: Chocolate, Dessert
Lately, I have developed a huge interest on all things Julia Child. I have ordered many of her books and her DVDs from Amazon. It is no surprise that a lot of people are obsessed with her. It is much more obvious after reading "My Life in France". As the title suggests, it is a memoir of her life and culinary adventures during her years in Paris. ...
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